Porzingis Provides Hopeful Update on Viral Illness: Recovering and Eager to Return

Kristaps Porzingis has participated in 32 games for the Boston Celtics during the 2024/25 season and is currently sidelined after missing six consecutive contests.

His most recent appearance was on February 27th, where the team faced a defeat against the Detroit Pistons. He provided an update on his health through social media, revealing he has been struggling with a viral illness that has yet to be properly diagnosed.

“I’ve been contending with a viral illness that we have not been able to completely identify. I’m on the mend and improving, but I am still striving to regain my full strength to assist the team. I appreciate the support and hope to make a healthy comeback soon,” Porzingis stated.

The Latvian big man is averaging 18.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game this season. Nevertheless, the Celtics have succeeded in their last four matches without him, currently boasting the second-best record in the Eastern Conference with 47 wins and 18 losses.